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Changes ahead at Botanical Center

Control of the Botanical Center facility transferred from the Des Moines Water Works to The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

Public Works has managed the facility for nine years. A ceremony was held at the center Thursday morning.

The Botanical Garden group is a nonprofit organization. A fundraising effort started in 2011 has raised $11.6 million for the first round of its expansion plans.

In July, the Botanical Garden will close for two months for interior renovations.

Outdoor renovations will be completed throughout 2013 and 2014, and include a new entry garden, water education garden, tree allee, event lawn encircled by perennial borders, display gardens and reconfiguration of the parking lot.

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